Week 9, 2012

Played in New Orleans, LA, weather: 68 degrees, fair, calm.
Carolina won the toss and elected to receive.
Start of first quarter.
(1Q: 15:00) David Akers kicked off 58 yards from the NOS30. William Lundberg returned the ball 27 yards to the CAR39. Tackled by Tommy Chapman.
Carolina: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CAR39 (1Q: 14:35) Harvey Cochrane ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Tim Apold, assisted by OLB Kendrick Samuels.
Carolina: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-7-CAR42 (1Q: 13:50) Patrick Ramsey pass completed to WR Kendrick Hastings for 1 yard. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Kendrick Samuels. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: Carolina was called for Offensive Holding.
Carolina: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-17-CAR32 (1Q: 13:43) Patrick Ramsey pass fell incomplete, intended for WR William Lundberg. ILB Courtney Watson defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Carolina: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-17-CAR32 (1Q: 13:30) Patrick Ramsey pass fell incomplete, intended for WR William Lundberg. DE Travis LaBoy hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. PENALTY: Carolina was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
4-17-CAR32 (1Q: 13:20) Greg Lang punted 51 yards. Antoine Stein returned the kick 22 yards to the NOS39. Tackled by Mario Beyer.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS39 (1Q: 13:13) Arnie Pearson ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Cory Rose, assisted by OLB K.C. Jennings.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-8-NOS41 (1Q: 12:47) Philip Rivers pass completed to TE Graham King for 16 yards. Tackled by CB Bruce Brookins. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CAR43 (1Q: 12:12) Darrell Irwin ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Jack Brewer.
New Orleans: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-9-CAR42 (1Q: 11:42) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR Irving Robasky for 12 yards. Tackled by S Lorenzo Varney. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Robasky gained 1 yard after the catch.
New Orleans: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CAR30 (1Q: 11:18) Philip Rivers pass completed to FB Mike Karney for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Robert Blackford.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-9-CAR29 (1Q: 10:32) Philip Rivers pass completed to FB Mike Karney for 9 yards. Tackled by S Lorenzo Varney. Karney gained 2 yards after the catch.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CAR20 (1Q: 09:50) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR Devery Henderson for 13 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Lorenzo Varney. Henderson gained 3 yards after the catch.
New Orleans: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-7-CAR07 (1Q: 09:02) Darrell Irwin ran inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Jack Brewer.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-3-CAR03 (1Q: 08:19) Darrell Irwin ran inside the left guard for 3 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Jacob Rogers. New Orleans 6, Carolina 0
(1Q: 08:19) Extra point by David Akers was good. New Orleans 7, Carolina 0
(1Q: 08:10) David Akers kicked off 71 yards from the NOS30. Touchback.
Carolina: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CAR20 (1Q: 08:10) Frankie Copeland ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Kendrick Samuels, assisted by DE Harris Herron.
Carolina: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-8-CAR22 (1Q: 07:43) Patrick Ramsey pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Andre Johnson. ILB Courtney Watson defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Carolina: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-8-CAR22 (1Q: 07:34) Patrick Ramsey pass completed to RB Frankie Copeland for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Courtney Watson. Copeland gained 1 yard after the catch.
4-5-CAR25 (1Q: 07:12) Greg Lang punted 46 yards. Antoine Stein returned the kick 71 yards for a TOUCHDOWN! New Orleans 13, Carolina 0
(1Q: 07:12) Extra point by David Akers was good. New Orleans 14, Carolina 0
(1Q: 07:05) David Akers kicked off 62 yards from the NOS30. William Lundberg returned the ball 24 yards to the CAR32. Tackled by Tommy Chapman.
Carolina: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-CAR32 (1Q: 06:41) Harvey Cochrane ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Kendrick Samuels. OLB Donovan Mussatti knocked down Teddy Biernoth to break up the play.
Carolina: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Watson and Lewis are blitzing.
2-9-CAR33 (1Q: 06:01) Patrick Ramsey pass fell incomplete, intended for WR William Lundberg. ILB Courtney Watson hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Carolina: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-9-CAR33 (1Q: 05:57) Patrick Ramsey pass completed to RB Frankie Copeland for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Kendrick Samuels.
4-7-CAR35 (1Q: 05:23) Greg Lang punted 48 yards. Antoine Stein called for a fair catch at the NOS17.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-NOS17 (1Q: 05:13) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR Devery Henderson for 29 yards. Tackled by ILB Nicky Bellevue. Henderson gained 11 yards after the catch.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS46 (1Q: 04:41) Darrell Irwin ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by S Jack Brewer, assisted by OLB Ethan Burnett.
New Orleans: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-NOS46 (1Q: 04:04) Arnie Pearson ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB K.C. Jennings.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
3-9-NOS47 (1Q: 03:19) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR Taylor Jacobs for 13 yards. Tackled by OLB Ethan Burnett. Jacobs gained 3 yards after the catch.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CAR40 (1Q: 02:41) Arnie Pearson ran inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Gene Bracken, assisted by S Lorenzo Varney.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-CAR40 (1Q: 02:16) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR Taylor Jacobs for 29 yards. Tackled by CB Bruce Brookins. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Jacobs gained 12 yards after the catch.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CAR11 (1Q: 01:38) Philip Rivers pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Irving Robasky. DT Marshall Carroll defended the pass.
New Orleans: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Blackford is blitzing.
2-10-CAR11 (1Q: 01:30) Philip Rivers pass completed to FB Tony Brumley for 11 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! New Orleans 20, Carolina 0
(1Q: 01:30) Extra point by David Akers was good. New Orleans 21, Carolina 0
(1Q: 01:21) David Akers kicked off 59 yards from the NOS30. William Lundberg returned the ball 33 yards to the CAR44. Tackled by Arnie Bernard.
Carolina: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-CAR44 (1Q: 00:50) PENALTY: Carolina was called for a False Start.
Carolina: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-15-CAR39 (1Q: 00:46) Patrick Ramsey pass completed to WR Andre Johnson for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Night Train Clayton. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Carolina: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-6-CAR48 (1Q: 00:08) Harvey Cochrane ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Tim Apold, assisted by DT Tyrus Hazelwood. OLB Donovan Mussatti knocked down Byron Davidson to break up the play.
Start of second quarter.
Carolina: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-5-CAR49 (2Q: 15:00) PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Encroachment.
Carolina: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-NOS46 (2Q: 14:52) Harvey Cochrane ran around left end for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Tim Apold, assisted by DT Oliver Coffey.
Carolina: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-NOS46 (2Q: 14:18) Patrick Ramsey pass completed to WR Brandon Lloyd for 12 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Michael Lewis, assisted by ILB Courtney Watson.
Carolina: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-NOS34 (2Q: 13:53) Harvey Cochrane ran around left end for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Courtney Watson, assisted by S Mike Doss. Key block delivered by Marcus McNeil.
Carolina: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-4-NOS28 (2Q: 13:06) Frankie Copeland ran around left end for 12 yards. Tackled by OLB Donovan Mussatti, assisted by DT Billy Joe Roberson. Key block delivered by O.J. Cooley.
Carolina: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS16 (2Q: 12:21) Frankie Copeland ran outside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Kendrick Samuels, assisted by DT Tyrus Hazelwood. CB Dennis Weathersby knocked down O.J. Cooley to break up the play.
Carolina: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-11-NOS17 (2Q: 12:00) Patrick Ramsey pass completed to WR Kendrick Hastings for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Dennis Weathersby. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Carolina: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-6-NOS12 (2Q: 11:18) Patrick Ramsey pass fell incomplete, intended for WR William Lundberg. DE Travis LaBoy hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-6-NOS12 (2Q: 11:12) Donnell Wilcox attempted a 29 yard field goal and succeeded. New Orleans 21, Carolina 3
(2Q: 11:04) Donnell Wilcox kicked off 62 yards from the CAR30. Taylor Jacobs returned the ball 26 yards to the NOS34. Tackled by Ethan Burnett.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS34 (2Q: 10:35) Arnie Pearson ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Jack Brewer, assisted by OLB K.C. Jennings.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-9-NOS35 (2Q: 10:10) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR Irving Robasky for 15 yards. Tackled by S Lorenzo Varney. Robasky gained 7 yards after the catch.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-NOS50 (2Q: 09:34) Philip Rivers scrambled for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Robert Blackford.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-3-CAR43 (2Q: 08:49) Philip Rivers pass completed to TE Graham King for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Ethan Burnett.
New Orleans: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CAR35 (2Q: 08:14) Arnie Pearson ran inside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Geoff Maniecki, assisted by DT Cory Rose. Key block delivered by Jon Stinchcomb.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Bellevue is blitzing.
2-5-CAR30 (2Q: 07:45) Darrell Irwin ran around the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Nicky Bellevue, assisted by CB Bruce Brookins. Key block delivered by Leon Schroeder.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Jennings is blitzing.
1-10-CAR22 (2Q: 07:29) PENALTY: New Orleans was called for a False Start.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-15-CAR27 (2Q: 07:16) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR Antoine Stein for 21 yards. Tackled by CB Robert Blackford. Stein gained 6 yards after the catch.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-6-CAR06 (2Q: 06:58) Arnie Pearson ran inside the left guard for 6 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Jon Stinchcomb. New Orleans 27, Carolina 3
(2Q: 06:58) Extra point by David Akers was good. New Orleans 28, Carolina 3
(2Q: 06:48) David Akers kicked off 53 yards from the NOS30. William Lundberg returned the ball 25 yards to the CAR42. Tackled by Darrell Irwin.
Carolina: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CAR42 (2Q: 06:28) Patrick Ramsey pass was dropped by WR Andre Johnson.
Carolina: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-CAR42 (2Q: 06:20) Patrick Ramsey pass completed to WR William Lundberg for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Night Train Clayton. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Carolina: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Samuels is blitzing.
1-10-NOS46 (2Q: 05:58) Patrick Ramsey pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Andre Johnson. CB Heath Cooper defended the pass.
Carolina: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-NOS46 (2Q: 05:52) Patrick Ramsey sacked by DE Tim Apold and DE Travis LaBoy for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Jordan Gross.
Carolina: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. Watson is blitzing.
3-16-CAR48 (2Q: 05:34) Patrick Ramsey pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Andre Johnson. OLB Kendrick Samuels defended the pass.
4-16-CAR48 (2Q: 05:27) Greg Lang punted 30 yards. Antoine Stein returned the kick 17 yards to the NOS39. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Holding on the Punt Return.
New Orleans: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS21 (2Q: 05:18) Darrell Irwin ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Jack Brewer.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-8-NOS23 (2Q: 04:33) Philip Rivers pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Taylor Jacobs. DE Gene Bracken hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Blackford and Varney are blitzing.
3-8-NOS23 (2Q: 04:27) Philip Rivers pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Graham King. S Lorenzo Varney hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
4-8-NOS23 (2Q: 04:17) Horace Ogden punted 43 yards. William Lundberg returned the kick 17 yards to the NOS49. Tackled by Dwight Mendez.
Carolina: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-NOS49 (2Q: 04:10) Patrick Ramsey pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Brandon Lloyd. DT Tyrus Hazelwood hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Carolina: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Mussatti is blitzing.
2-10-NOS49 (2Q: 04:04) Patrick Ramsey pass completed to WR Andre Johnson for 41 yards. Tackled by CB Fernando Clayton.
Carolina: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-8-NOS08 (2Q: 03:44) PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Encroachment.
Carolina: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-4-NOS04 (2Q: 03:38) Harvey Cochrane ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by John Hill. New Orleans 28, Carolina 9
(2Q: 03:38) Extra point by Donnell Wilcox was good. New Orleans 28, Carolina 10
(2Q: 03:29) Donnell Wilcox kicked off 79 yards from the CAR30. Touchback.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-NOS20 (2Q: 03:29) Arnie Pearson ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Nicky Bellevue, assisted by DT Cory Rose.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-6-NOS24 (2Q: 02:56) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR Irving Robasky for 36 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Geoff Maniecki. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Robasky gained 5 yards after the catch.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CAR40 (2Q: 02:25) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR Taylor Jacobs for 17 yards. Tackled by S Jack Brewer, assisted by OLB Ethan Burnett. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-CAR23 (2Q: 02:06) Philip Rivers pass completed to RB Arnie Pearson for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Gene Bracken, assisted by CB Duane Scroggins.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Bellevue, Blackford and Barbaritz are blitzing.
2-8-CAR21 (2Q: 01:59) Arnie Pearson ran around left end for 4 yards. Tackled by S Leon Barbaritz, assisted by ILB Geoff Maniecki.
New Orleans: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-4-CAR17 (2Q: 01:42) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR Taylor Jacobs for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Bruce Brookins, assisted by S Lorenzo Varney.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-3-CAR03 (2Q: 01:00) Arnie Pearson ran around the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Alan O'Donnell.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Brewer is blitzing.
2-3-CAR03 (2Q: 00:44) Arnie Pearson ran inside the left guard for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Gene Bracken, assisted by DT Alan O'Donnell.
(2Q: 00:44) New Orleans called a time out.
New Orleans: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
3-4-CAR04 (2Q: 00:37) Arnie Pearson ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Jack Brewer.
(2Q: 00:37) New Orleans called a time out.
4-2-CAR02 (2Q: 00:29) David Akers attempted a 19 yard field goal and succeeded. New Orleans 31, Carolina 10
(2Q: 00:24) David Akers kicked off 58 yards from the NOS30. William Lundberg returned the ball 28 yards to the CAR40. Tackled by Irving Robasky.
Carolina: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-CAR40 (2Q: 00:19) Patrick Ramsey pass was intended for WR Brandon Lloyd and was intercepted by S Michael Lewis at the NOS31. Tackled by Frankie Copeland.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-NOS31 (2Q: 00:11) PENALTY: New Orleans was called for a False Start.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-15-NOS26 (2Q: 00:11) Philip Rivers pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Devery Henderson. DT Alan O'Donnell hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. Carolina's Bert Messenger was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor hand injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-15-NOS26 (2Q: 00:02) Philip Rivers pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Graham King. CB Robert Blackford defended the pass.
Start of third quarter.
(3Q: 15:00) Donnell Wilcox kicked off 72 yards from the CAR30. Touchback.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Burnett is blitzing.
1-10-NOS20 (3Q: 15:00) Philip Rivers pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Irving Robasky. ILB Nicky Bellevue defended the pass.
New Orleans: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-NOS20 (3Q: 14:52) Arnie Pearson ran outside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by S Jack Brewer.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-3-NOS27 (3Q: 14:05) Philip Rivers pass completed to RB Arnie Pearson for 7 yards. Tackled by DE Gene Bracken. Pearson gained 9 yards after the catch. The ball was fumbled and recovered by NOS Taylor Jacobs for 3 yards to the NOS37.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-NOS37 (3Q: 13:38) PENALTY: New Orleans was called for a False Start.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-15-NOS32 (3Q: 13:31) Philip Rivers pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Devery Henderson. ILB Nicky Bellevue defended the pass.
New Orleans: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-15-NOS32 (3Q: 13:23) Philip Rivers pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Antoine Stein. DT Alan O'Donnell hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
New Orleans: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
3-15-NOS32 (3Q: 13:15) PENALTY: New Orleans was called for a False Start.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
3-20-NOS27 (3Q: 13:05) Arnie Pearson ran inside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Bert Messenger.
4-15-NOS32 (3Q: 12:28) Horace Ogden punted 44 yards. William Lundberg returned the kick 14 yards to the CAR38. PENALTY: Carolina was called for Holding on the Punt Return.
Carolina: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CAR28 (3Q: 12:18) Patrick Ramsey pass completed to WR Andre Johnson for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Heath Cooper, assisted by CB Fernando Clayton. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Carolina: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-7-CAR31 (3Q: 11:52) Patrick Ramsey pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Andre Johnson. DE Travis LaBoy drove right through Mike Saffer to hurry the quarterback.
Carolina: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
3-7-CAR31 (3Q: 11:43) Patrick Ramsey pass completed to WR Brandon Lloyd for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Night Train Clayton. Lloyd gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-4-CAR34 (3Q: 11:04) Greg Lang punted 55 yards. Antoine Stein returned the kick 11 yards to the NOS22. Tackled by Mario Beyer.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-NOS22 (3Q: 10:53) Darrell Irwin ran around left end for 6 yards. Tackled by S Leon Barbaritz, assisted by DT Marshall Carroll. Key block delivered by Donald Matthews.
New Orleans: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-4-NOS28 (3Q: 10:24) PENALTY: New Orleans was called for a False Start.
New Orleans: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-9-NOS23 (3Q: 10:18) Arnie Pearson ran around the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Ellis Wyms, assisted by OLB K.C. Jennings.
New Orleans: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-3-NOS29 (3Q: 09:45) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR Taylor Jacobs for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB K.C. Jennings.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-NOS36 (3Q: 09:00) Arnie Pearson ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Jack Brewer, assisted by ILB Nicky Bellevue.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-9-NOS37 (3Q: 08:13) Arnie Pearson ran inside the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Nicky Bellevue, assisted by DT Alan O'Donnell.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
3-2-NOS44 (3Q: 07:47) Philip Rivers pass completed to FB Mike Karney for 3 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Ethan Burnett, assisted by DT Alan O'Donnell.
New Orleans: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Blackford is blitzing.
1-10-NOS47 (3Q: 07:01) Philip Rivers pass completed to TE Graham King for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Nicky Bellevue.
New Orleans: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Burnett is blitzing.
2-3-CAR46 (3Q: 06:29) Arnie Pearson ran around the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Ethan Burnett, assisted by CB Robert Blackford. Key block delivered by Jon Stinchcomb.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Brookins is blitzing.
1-10-CAR41 (3Q: 05:59) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR Taylor Jacobs for 23 yards. Tackled by CB Robert Blackford.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CAR18 (3Q: 05:29) Darrell Irwin ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Nicky Bellevue.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-9-CAR17 (3Q: 04:57) Arnie Pearson ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Alan O'Donnell.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
3-6-CAR14 (3Q: 04:32) Philip Rivers pass completed to TE Graham King for 13 yards. Tackled by ILB Nicky Bellevue. King gained 7 yards after the catch.
New Orleans: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-1-CAR01 (3Q: 04:01) Darrell Irwin ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Alan O'Donnell.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-1-CAR01 (3Q: 03:36) Arnie Pearson ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Donald Matthews. PENALTY: Carolina was called for Offsides. The penalty was declined. New Orleans 37, Carolina 10
(3Q: 03:36) Extra point by David Akers was good. New Orleans 38, Carolina 10
(3Q: 03:29) David Akers kicked off 65 yards from the NOS30. William Lundberg returned the ball 42 yards to the CAR47. Tackled by Darrell Irwin.
Carolina: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CAR47 (3Q: 02:53) Harvey Cochrane ran a trap outside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Courtney Watson, assisted by CB Heath Cooper.
Carolina: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-9-CAR48 (3Q: 02:11) Harvey Cochrane ran inside the right guard for 14 yards. Tackled by S Mike Doss, assisted by CB Heath Cooper. Key block delivered by Patrick Petrolis.
Carolina: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Doss is blitzing.
1-10-NOS38 (3Q: 01:27) Harvey Cochrane ran around the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Courtney Watson.
Carolina: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-6-NOS34 (3Q: 00:46) Harvey Cochrane ran inside the left guard for 20 yards. Tackled by ILB Courtney Watson. Key block delivered by Marcus McNeil.
Carolina: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS14 (3Q: 00:08) Frankie Copeland ran around left end for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Tim Apold.
Start of fourth quarter.
Carolina: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-6-NOS10 (4Q: 15:00) Harvey Cochrane ran outside the right tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Heath Cooper. Key block delivered by Wendell Rubenstein.
Carolina: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-2-NOS02 (4Q: 14:27) Harvey Cochrane ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Tyrus Hazelwood, assisted by DE Tim Apold.
Carolina: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Samuels is blitzing.
2-2-NOS02 (4Q: 13:52) Patrick Ramsey pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Andre Johnson. DT Tyrus Hazelwood defended the pass.
Carolina: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Samuels, Watson and Mussatti are blitzing.
3-2-NOS02 (4Q: 13:46) Patrick Ramsey pass completed to RB Frankie Copeland for 2 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! New Orleans 38, Carolina 16
(4Q: 13:46) Extra point by Donnell Wilcox was good. New Orleans 38, Carolina 17
(4Q: 13:41) Donnell Wilcox kicked off 57 yards from the CAR30. Arnie Pearson returned the ball 32 yards to the NOS45. Tackled by Wendell Rubenstein.
New Orleans: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-NOS45 (4Q: 13:19) Darrell Irwin ran around left end for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Alan O'Donnell, assisted by S Jack Brewer.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-10-NOS45 (4Q: 12:42) Philip Rivers pass completed to RB Darrell Irwin for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB K.C. Jennings, assisted by CB Bruce Brookins. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Irwin gained 6 yards after the catch.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Blackford is blitzing.
3-3-CAR48 (4Q: 11:59) Arnie Pearson ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Nicky Bellevue. Key block delivered by Jacob Rogers.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-CAR45 (4Q: 11:19) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR Devery Henderson for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Ethan Burnett, assisted by OLB K.C. Jennings. Henderson gained 1 yard after the catch.
New Orleans: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-CAR35 (4Q: 10:48) Arnie Pearson ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Lorenzo Varney.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-6-CAR31 (4Q: 10:11) Arnie Pearson ran around left end for 12 yards. Tackled by OLB K.C. Jennings. Key block delivered by Lennie Friedman.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CAR19 (4Q: 09:33) Philip Rivers pass completed to WR Taylor Jacobs for 19 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! New Orleans 44, Carolina 17
(4Q: 09:33) Extra point by David Akers was good. New Orleans 45, Carolina 17
(4Q: 09:24) David Akers kicked off 72 yards from the NOS30. Touchback.
Carolina: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Watson is blitzing.
1-10-CAR20 (4Q: 09:24) Frankie Copeland ran inside the left guard for 9 yards. Tackled by DE Tim Apold, assisted by S Mike Doss. Key block delivered by Marcus McNeil. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for an Intentional Face Mask.
Carolina: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Samuels is blitzing.
1-10-CAR44 (4Q: 09:17) Harvey Cochrane ran inside the right guard for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Courtney Watson. Key block delivered by O.J. Cooley.
Carolina: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-2-NOS48 (4Q: 08:51) Patrick Ramsey pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Wendell Rubenstein.
Carolina: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-2-NOS48 (4Q: 08:45) Patrick Ramsey pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Andre Johnson. DE Travis LaBoy blocked the pass.
Carolina: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
4-2-NOS48 (4Q: 08:36) Patrick Ramsey pass fell incomplete, intended for WR William Lundberg. CB Heath Cooper defended the pass. The ball goes over on downs. PENALTY: New Orleans was called for Defensive Pass Interference.
Carolina: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-NOS45 (4Q: 08:30) Harvey Cochrane ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Kendrick Samuels, assisted by S Mike Doss.
Carolina: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-7-NOS42 (4Q: 08:07) Harvey Cochrane ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Dennis Weathersby.
Carolina: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-3-NOS38 (4Q: 07:42) Patrick Ramsey pass completed to WR William Lundberg for 11 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Heath Cooper, assisted by CB Dennis Weathersby. Lundberg gained 2 yards after the catch. Carolina's Marcus McNeil was hurt on the play. This appears to be a serious hamstring injury.
Carolina: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-NOS27 (4Q: 06:58) Patrick Ramsey pass completed to RB Frankie Copeland for 11 yards. Tackled by ILB Courtney Watson. Copeland gained 5 yards after the catch. Carolina's William Lundberg was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor shoulder injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
Carolina: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-NOS16 (4Q: 06:17) Patrick Ramsey pass fell incomplete, intended for WR William Lundberg. S Austin Koch defended the pass.
Carolina: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-NOS16 (4Q: 06:07) Patrick Ramsey pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Wendell Rubenstein. S Michael Lewis defended the pass.
Carolina: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-10-NOS16 (4Q: 06:00) Patrick Ramsey pass completed to WR Kendrick Hastings for 16 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! The quarterback threw into double coverage. New Orleans 45, Carolina 23
(4Q: 06:00) Extra point by Donnell Wilcox was good. New Orleans 45, Carolina 24
(4Q: 05:54) Donnell Wilcox kicked off 74 yards from the CAR30. Touchback.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-NOS20 (4Q: 05:54) Arnie Pearson ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Jack Brewer, assisted by ILB Nicky Bellevue.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-8-NOS22 (4Q: 05:09) Arnie Pearson ran around left end for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Bruce Brookins, assisted by OLB Ethan Burnett. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-8-NOS22 (4Q: 04:23) Arnie Pearson ran around left end for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Dre' Bly, assisted by CB Duane Scroggins. Key block delivered by Jon Stinchcomb.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-NOS30 (4Q: 03:38) Arnie Pearson ran inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by S Jack Brewer.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Blackford is blitzing.
2-10-NOS30 (4Q: 02:53) Arnie Pearson ran around left end for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Gene Bracken.
Carolina called a time out.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-6-NOS34 (4Q: 02:46) Arnie Pearson ran outside the right tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by S Jack Brewer. Key block delivered by Jacob Rogers.
Carolina called a time out.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Bellevue is blitzing.
1-10-NOS44 (4Q: 02:39) Arnie Pearson ran inside the right tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by DT Ellis Wyms. Key block delivered by Lamont Forbes. Forbes ran over Jack Brewer to open the hole.
Carolina called a time out.
New Orleans: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-2-CAR48 (4Q: 02:30) Arnie Pearson ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Lorenzo Varney, assisted by ILB Randall Hawkins. Key block delivered by Lamont Forbes.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
New Orleans: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-CAR46 (4Q: 02:00) Arnie Pearson ran around the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by S Jack Brewer, assisted by ILB Nicky Bellevue. Key block delivered by Bart Rivera.
New Orleans: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Burnett and Carroll are blitzing.
2-2-CAR38 (4Q: 01:17) Arnie Pearson ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Gene Bracken, assisted by OLB K.C. Jennings. Key block delivered by Leon Schroeder.
New Orleans: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-CAR36 (4Q: 00:34) Philip Rivers dropped to one knee for -1 yards.
Final Score: New Orleans Saints 45, Carolina Panthers 24